Employment classified within Government ownership increased by 2.2 percent or 6,665 jobs. Since 1991, Government employment has decreased every year on a pro forma basis. In 1991, Government accounted for 17.8 percent of all covered employment. In 1999, Government accounted for 14.8 percent. Growing industries within Government ownership continue to include Educational Services and Justice, Public Order and Safety. The annual average wage classified in Government increased by 2.9 percent to $33,463. The average annual wage classified under private industry increased by 6.5 percent to $34,318 during the same period.
| 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | |
| Average Employment | 294,055 | 293,698 | 298,423 | 304,844 | 311,499 |
| Total Wages | $8,515,572,603 | $8,908,810,552 | $9,456,246,933 | $9,913,633,537 | $10,423,806,017 |
| Percent of Total Emp. | 16.22% | 15.67% | 15.28% | 15.01% | 14.80% |
| Percent of Total Wages | 17.31% | 16.67% | 16.11% | 15.13% | 14.48% |